Beauty Resolution: Visit the dentists more often
Why it’s the perfect pledge: Flash a mouthful of pearly whites at anyone and they’re bound to be impressed, but statistics show that us Brits favour hair and beauty treatments over a trip to the dentist every time. Our US counterparts on the other hand, put us to shame by making a point of visiting the hygienist every three months. Maybe it’s down to the fear factor, but regular visits to see the dreaded dentist could not only improve your chances in the bright-white smile stakes, but it’ll help stave off gum disease, decay and cavities, so instead of going once a year, why not treat your pegs to a professional polish once every few months instead?
Says who: ‘Looking after your teeth is extremely important’ says Dr Wyman Chan of Smile Studio, ‘and New Year’s resolutions give you the ideal opportunity to commit to regular dental check-ups. Brushing twice a day is a must, but frequent dental appointments are key to keeping your teeth healthy. Teeth whitening treatments will also help you to feel fabulous, and long gone are the days of invasive lasers. Instead we use a natural warm light to raise the temperature in the mouth, which enhances the penetration of the whitening gel. You can also carry out home whitening in between visits to your dentist, which all offer effective and pain-free results.’
The products: To makes sure your gnashers stay looking flash, Smile Studio’s At Home Kit, £95 will transform your teeth in ten days (www.smilestudiolondon.co.uk). Always use a top-notch toothbrush too – Colgate’s 360 toothbrush, £3.49 (supermarkets nationwide) is perfect for accessing those hard-to-reach areas.
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